When you call to set up an initial appointment, let the appointment secretary know what your chief concern is. We always attempt to address any problems or toothaches before proceeding with other treatment that may be necessary. If you do not have any specific dental concern, then it is usually best to schedule an appointment for a consultation and teeth cleaning. At that time, one of the dentists will examine your teeth, and determine if any additional information is necessary to develop a treatment plan.

When you arrive for your initial appointment, we will ask you to fill out several brief registration forms. These will allow us to acquaint ourselves with you and attend to any special requests or conditions that you may have. Please come prepared to answer questions about your insurance coverage and/or medical history. Also, we ask that you arrive 15 minutes early for your first appointment, so that you will have plenty of time to fill out your registration paperwork. Parents should accompany any child under the age of eighteen for their first visit.

If you should happen to have any x-rays or records from your previous dentist, then please bring them at that time. This information is useful to us, but do not be concerned if you do not have it available when you arrive. We can assist you in arranging the transfer of any relevant records to our office at a later date.

If you have dental insurance, we will prepare, file and track your insurance claims for you. Please check with your insurance company to determine what treatment will or will not be covered at your initial visit. Once one of the Doctors examines your teeth and establishes a treatment plan, we can determine what your insurance company will pay for any specific dental treatment, and what your portion of the bill will amount to. Please contact our office if you have any questions about any fees associated with your first visit.

We ask patients with dental coverage to pay their insurance co-payment portion at the time of service. If you do not have dental insurance, then we ask that you come prepared to pay for your treatment on the day of your appointment. Our office accepts payment by cash, check and credit card. For patients with extensive treatment plans, we can offer several flexible and affordable financial arrangement options. Please do not hesitate to ask us if you have any questions about the cost of any proposed treatment.